well, after some thinking and looking i wanna make a deity of "Stars, Travel, and Foreigners". Therefore, i seek to claim those specific designations for my own. :3
Is it possible seeing as you became dead, that your living position was in effect ceded and a new god of that domain among the living took on that aspect while you retain that power even as a dead god? Does that make sense?
It definitely makes sense in-character and I like the fluff. But I'd have to consider if a compromise like that could work- at a meta level it'd still be two people taking up generally the same role. I'll think on it and any other options presented.
It definitely makes sense in-character and I like the fluff. But I'd have to consider if a compromise like that could work- at a meta level it'd still be two people taking up generally the same role. I'll think on it and any other options presented.
Well you said god of dwarves right? I was thinking the way it could work out in that you are technically no longer the god of anything but death, but retain those powers in your god and avatar that they had in life. There is also the question of what death makes you? Some ideas I had, feel free to take, modify or disregard as you see fit. What I would see is your god is cut off from the living, possibly the hall of gods. Your avatar, however is not. The souls of those who worship you still might go to you, but you also or only take all those who are in effect unclaimed by other gods. But the big question that I see needing an answer is, what makes a dead god dead? There has to be some distinguishing factor.
God Name: Azahiel Title: God of Authority, Celerity, and Exile; Accursed Firstborn Gender: Male Alignment: Chaotic Evil God Appearance:
Personality: There was once an empty land, untouched and desolate. Then he arrived, first amongst those divine beings later known as gods, and saw that it was good. He who arrived soon came across more like him, and he rejoiced in this, for his loneliness was banished. Soon, it became clear to him that all things must follow in the order of their conception, for the firstborn always inherits the father's wealth.
Thus, he declared himself king over the others and their creations.
Yet, divinity does not enjoy being shackled to the whims of others, and it became clear later that some wills proved harder to break than steel, thus war broke out amongst the gods. Azahiel attempted to conquer, but in his taking of authority, he had grown great animosity against him. And even amongst the gods, one could not face against the will of the masses alone.
Bitter and broken, he cursed and lashed about violently. Vowing to take his rightful place amongst the heavenly host as he gathered his broken self and left.
Though one may be tempted to pity him, do not open your heart to his plight. For what remains of what could have been a compassionate king is but a shadow of despair and tyranny. All that remains is bitterness.
Thus, he is not only the god of rulers torn from their thrones but also of snakes, for once they were dragons before they had lost their majestic forms. Opinion of mortals: All things follow in the order of their creation. It is only right that the mortals come to worship the gods, for they are but following in the wakes left by their superiors.
Before his fall to tyranny, inspired by the creations of others, Azahiel himself participated in the creation of a mortal race. Rulers of the mortal realms, as symbols of authority the dragons came into being. But a king is nothing without their subjects. Under the dragons, the lizardfolk were placed. To exalt and to revere as benevolent rulers.
Yet that was broken with the fall of their creator. Half still maintained their status as benevolent sage kings, while the other became tyrants. These blessed creatures no longer had the grace of their creator, and as such, have since then slowly declined from their glory days. God’s Domain: There is no adequate way to describe the morose realm of Azahiel. It is a land of broken dreams and the shadows of homes long lost. A twisted wasteland derelict of life, with bolts of anger inhabiting the somber skies.
On some occasion, if an individual were able to survive this hate-filled land, they might make out the form of the Accursed Firstborn himself, racing against the lightning. It is said that only during this time, that Azahiel leaves his thunderous rage behind. Engrossed in only the sheer joy one might experience from racing against the wind.
Avatar Name: Rankulos
Personality: A cruel reflection of his patron deity. Once a beloved prince of a kingdom who's name has been long lost, he had lost the succession crisis and was exiled. Azahiel took notice and delighted in what he saw, and deliberately broke down everything that had once made up such a noble soul. Now all that remains is a soulless automaton, who fulfills the wishes of a cruel god. Magic Abilities: An accomplished hieromancer, who wields with him the twisted laws of the realms of Scarra. He carries an aura of tyranny, which chokes those without adequate amounts of will within his presence. With him, he carries a twisted mace wrought from the darksteel forges, doused in the blood and shades of his enemies. Some call his mace Heavenscourge, for even darker rumors preside of the true nature of Azahiels avatar.
It is said that each day that passes with Rankulos sat upon the Damned Throne strips away whatever vestige of humanity that remains within his accursed body. Some say that the little humanity left within him still rebels against his god's dark ambitions and that the noble prince battles Azahiel himself in the celestial planes. Whatever the truth is, the fact is that Rankulos sits still upon the Throne of Damnation, waiting patiently for a signal, or perhaps for his soul's oblivion.
Hero(es): (One name and personality per hero; may be left blank initially as the roleplay develops) Rank/Reason: Personality:
Rank/Reason: 04th Demon Lord, Millenium Shield Personality: Distant and cold, Nachtun is a member of the unofficial High Lords of Scarra. Consisting of six Demon Lords, even amongst the great Court of Vipers they are known as the most ruthless and capable Lords above all others. Many envy them, but only the intelligent know to keep out of their sight. To gain the attention of one is to gain the attention of demise for those less fortunate.
Though their position is not officially recognized by the Court of Vipers, as if to show his approval of these beings, Azahiel himself has blessed them with abilities beyond that of a typical member. Often with great magics pertaining to the operation of the city of Kerrick itself.
For Nactun, he wields the authority over the Infernal Null Barriers. While lesser then the ones erected by Rankulos during the Scarlet Reclamation, they are still effective things, turning away armaments of lesser quality with ease.
While he is often unapproachable, those who find themselves amongst his circle of acquaintances will see a side to him that is often in conflict with his public persona. A kind, but harsh, man who cares for his subordinates. He does what is within his grasp to do what he feels is right, which takes the form of retribution rather than justice.
Terrain Preference: The plains and mountains.
Name of Kingdom/Empire: Scarra Capital: Kerrick Major Cities: Kerrick Society: To live in Scarra is to live a life of hardship. Only the capital city of Kerrick has any sense of order, and even there it is a twisted realm with laws that exist almost solely to mock the concept of justice. Here it is a realm ruled entirely by strength. Whether it be by arms, or by the mind it mattered not. Either you rose to the top or sank to the bottom, to be used as nothing but a stepping stone for those with more ability. Nothing else mattered, be it race or otherwise. All are equal under the hateful eye of their God-King.
A cruel meritocracy ruled by 72 Lords, who defer to the great broken avatar of the cruel tyrant god that demanded the loyalty of the nation. Those hallowed individuals who own a seat upon the council of the 72 are rarely the same. It is a chamber of snakes, where alliances are formed as easily as one can breathe, and betrayals occur as naturally as the winds. Yet, it is not unheard of for certain individuals to hold onto their seats of power, and those who are able to hold onto their positions past a decade are often unable to be shaken from their thrones.
Underneath these individuals are legions of vipers, each armed with daggers, eager to usurp their master's position. Never has one been Lord for more than a decade, often betrayed by 'trusted' subordinates.
For those who fall, it is a great shame. For those who succeed in their ambitions to replace their superiors, it is both a great challenge and sign of promise. For each Lord contains within them a shard of their dark god's power, and from their legions of followers, they draw even more strength. To lose such a thing is the same as never having attained it in the first place, thus those who lose their positions are cast out as imposters.
For those who carry merits, a life free from hardship. For the incapable, a harsh punishment meted throughout the entirety of their lives. That is the order enforced upon this accursed land. All must bend the knee to another, and this chain of servitude all leads only to Azahiel, who delights in seeing his subjects bow before him.
All within the borders of Scarra belong to him and him alone.
From each according to their ability, to each according to their ambition. There exists no currency backed by physical tender here. Only shadowy exchanges and blackmail. Peasants who toil away on their fields sequester away grains that should be given to the nation, and it is expected of them to do so. To trust in this land is to willingly hand over your life to another. And those who do not value their lives often part with it quickly.
By god Fried, you really did make Free Market Jesus!
I've never participated in an RP of this style before, but it seems interesting. I'm thinking about making a deity of the Sky, Advancement, and Invention. "When man looked up and saw the vast expanse of the heavens, he realized the infinite potential before him." Or something like that.
(I know there's some potential overlap with the Knowledge domain of @S'task — but where Intei seems to be about the discovery of raw knowledge, my focus would be on development/technology. The engineering/translational/applied aspect, as opposed to the fundamental/basic science aspect.)
Someone already claimed for a god of the Forge, so I dunno, considering the stuff I was told you'd also have to discuss with 'em?
Also
'S cool. If that's the case I'd rather avoid stepping on toes -- I wanted to go with an Apollo-like vibe, but, hm. . .
Well, I can veer closer to another of my inspirations, drop Prophecy and use Truth instead -- the scorching sun that takes life is also one that illuminates the way, play with that for a judicial type.
So, Sun, War, Truth, with the later two flowing from the former.
well, after some thinking and looking i wanna make a deity of "Stars, Travel, and Foreigners". Therefore, i seek to claim those specific designations for my own. :3
God Name: Azahiel Title: God of Authority, Celerity, and Exile; Accursed Firstborn Gender: Male Alignment: Chaotic Evil God Appearance:
Personality: There was once an empty land, untouched and desolate. Then he arrived, first amongst those divine beings later known as gods, and saw that it was good. He who arrived soon came across more like him, and he rejoiced in this, for his loneliness was banished. Soon, it became clear to him that all things must follow in the order of their conception, for the firstborn always inherits the father's wealth.
Thus, he declared himself king over the others and their creations.
Yet, divinity does not enjoy being shackled to the whims of others, and it became clear later that some wills proved harder to break than steel, thus war broke out amongst the gods. Azahiel attempted to conquer, but in his taking of authority, he had grown great animosity against him. And even amongst the gods, one could not face against the will of the masses alone.
Bitter and broken, he cursed and lashed about violently. Vowing to take his rightful place amongst the heavenly host as he gathered his broken self and left.
Though one may be tempted to pity him, do not open your heart to his plight. For what remains of what could have been a compassionate king is but a shadow of despair and tyranny. All that remains is bitterness.
Thus, he is not only the god of rulers torn from their thrones but also of snakes, for once they were dragons before they had lost their majestic forms. Opinion of mortals: All things follow in the order of their creation. It is only right that the mortals come to worship the gods, for they are but following in the wakes left by their superiors. God’s Domain: There is no adequate way to describe the morose realm of Azahiel. It is a land of broken dreams and the shadows of homes long lost. A twisted wasteland derelict of life, with bolts of anger inhabiting the somber skies.
On some occasion, if an individual were able to survive this hate-filled land, they might make out the form of the Accursed Firstborn himself, racing against the lightning. It is said that only during this time, that Azahiel leaves his thunderous rage behind. Engrossed in only the sheer joy one might experience from racing against the wind.
Avatar Name: Rankulos
Personality: A cruel reflection of his patron deity. Once a beloved prince of a kingdom who's name has been long lost, he had lost the succession crisis and was exiled. Azahiel took notice and delighted in what he saw, and deliberately broke down everything that had once made up such a noble soul. Now all that remains is a soulless automaton, who fulfills the wishes of a cruel god. Magic Abilities: An accomplished hieromancer, who wields with him the twisted laws of the realms of Scarra. He carries an aura of tyranny, which chokes those without adequate amounts of will within his presence. With him, he carries a twisted mace wrought from the darksteel forges, doused in the blood and shades of his enemies. Some call his mace Heavenscourge, for even darker rumors preside of the true nature of Azahiels avatar.
It is said that each day that passes with Rankulos sat upon the Damned Throne strips away whatever vestige of humanity that remains within his accursed body. Some say that the little humanity left within him still rebels against his god's dark ambitions and that the noble prince battles Azahiel himself in the celestial planes. Whatever the truth is, the fact is that Rankulos sits still upon the Throne of Damnation, waiting patiently for a signal, or perhaps for his souls oblivion.
Hero(es): (One name and personality per hero; may be left blank initially as the roleplay develops) Rank/Reason: Personality:
Terrain Preference: The plains and mountains.
Name of Kingdom/Empire: Scarra Capital: Kerrick Major Cities: Kerrick Society: To live in Scarra is to live a life of hardship. Only the capital city of Kerrick has any sense of order, and even there it is a twisted realm with laws that exist almost solely to mock the concept of justice. Here it is a realm ruled entirely by strength. Whether it be by arms, or by the mind it mattered not. Either you rose to the top or sank to the bottom, to be used as nothing but a stepping stone for those with more ability. Nothing else mattered, be it race or otherwise. All are equal under the hateful eye of their God-King.
A cruel meritocracy ruled by 72 Lords, who defer to the great broken avatar of the cruel tyrant god that demanded the loyalty of the nation. Those hallowed individuals who own a seat upon the council of the 72 are rarely the same. It is a chamber of snakes, where alliances are formed as easily as one can breathe, and betrayals occur as naturally as the winds. Yet, it is not unheard of for certain individuals to hold onto their seats of power, and those who are able to hold onto their positions past a decade are often unable to be shaken from their thrones.
Underneath these individuals are legions of vipers, each armed with daggers, eager to usurp their master's position. Never has one been Lord for more than a decade, often betrayed by 'trusted' subordinates.
For those who carry merits, a life free from hardship. For the incapable, a harsh punishment meted throughout the entirety of their lives. That is the order enforced upon this accursed land. All must bend the knee to another, and this chain of servitude all leads only to Azahiel, who delights in seeing his subjects bow before him.
All within the borders of Scarra belong to him and him alone.
From each according to their ability, to each according to their ambition. There exists no currency backed by physical tender here. Only shadowy exchanges and blackmail. Peasants who toil away on their fields sequester away grains that should be given to the nation, and it is expected of them to do so. To trust in this land is to willingly hand over your life to another. And those who do not value their lives often part with it quickly.
I've never participated in an RP of this style before, but it seems interesting. I'm thinking about making a deity of the Sky, Advancement, and Invention. "When man looked up and saw the vast expanse of the heavens, he realized the infinite potential before him." Or something like that.
Welcome, then. I have to say that I am enjoying yours and everyone else's ideas. Personally, I am more of a writer than a numbers roleplayer so I don't personally want to deal with stats as a GM. I would prefer to focus more on plot, character development, and logic. Strategy, logic, creativity and good sportsmanship will be the main components of battles here. Only in the most dead-heat circumstances will I find an alternative way to determine a battle's outcome.
Again, I am loving everyone's characters. Glad to see we have a Satan. Bring on the rest of the gods, including the evil ones.
The Shadowed Dancer is neutral only insofar as she... he... it... yes... annoys both sides with various antics while at the same time not being an enemy of either. But the lean is closer to the good side of things
That is true. What I most want to see is a level of conflict to drive the plot forward. If neutral gods can develop conflicts down the line, that is good. If we have evil goods bringing conflict, that is good as well.
@RandomNormie Sun and war to me don't seem to mesh super well together as per the setting. The sun is a primordial thing that would make someone one of the first gods to exist, whereas war was something that came purely from mortals, its their invention, not the gods. That would make a god of war extremely young compared to the others. You couldn't be the god of war until war existed, basically. War is also a very central concept to the setting, not something that follows from the sun. Not trying to be a dick or confrontational by the way. Ultimately its your character and your concept. If you can see a way to make it work well with the setting as established then that's great.
@RandomNormie Sun and war to me don't seem to mesh super well together as per the setting. The sun is a primordial thing that would make someone one of the first gods to exist, whereas war was something that came purely from mortals, its their invention, not the gods. That would make a god of war extremely young compared to the others. You couldn't be the god of war until war existed, basically.
There is a point there. If you have an idea for a god of war yourself, perhaps we can divide war into two subgroups such as the primal war that developed from humanity's first conflict and the civilized warfare men and gods would later develop? @RandomNormie's deity may have been instrumental in developing that concept.
Edit: As per the rules, negotiation on the god aspects is encouraged. If there can be no agreement, then it falls under a first-come-first serve basis.
What parts of the map have been claimed, by the way? Trying to think where to put my...most interesting people as i develop them and my deity out, so to say. XD
What parts of the map have been claimed, by the way? Trying to think where to put my...most interesting people as i develop them and my deity out, so to say. XD
All thats been claimed so far are two islands between the main two continents. Everywhere else is up for grabs. @almostinsane btw, can I have a few more of the small islands and the small peninsulas jutting out near my own island?
Also my capital is the entirety of the small southern island while the larger island can just be labeled as Nova Yoro.
All thats been claimed so far are two islands between the main two continents. Everywhere else is up for grabs. @almostinsane btw, can I have a few more of the small islands and the small peninsulas jutting out near my own island?
Also my capital is the entirety of the small southern island while the larger island can just be labeled as Nova Yoro.
That is correct. The map can be viewed here on the first page. @FriedCFour Can you be more specific about what peninsulas and islands you want. I am thinking of taking at least the island I left blank between the two of us.
Announcment:
I've been thinking on what @FriedCFour said.... I did say in the beginning outline that war came about when the gods and mortals first began to fight. I can see that a primordial war god would emerge because of that conflict. I am thinking of an NPC god of war (playable if someone wants to play him) that was birthed when mortals first went to war and he became the most powerful. He would have been the one to kill the god of the forge, he also would have been the last to continue fighting the god wars, and only begrudgingly accepted the treaty that ended the conflict, seeing it as a violation of his very nature and existence.
@RandomNormie I did not voice this at the time because I hadn't really thought of it but it fits. Nonetheless, it is solely up to you if you will allow this to be part of the setting as you were the first to claim "war" as one of your god's aspects. If I could propose a compromise, your war would be the design of organized and rules bound warfare following the god wars, whereas this god would be the concept of war and conflict in a primal sense. Is that fair to you?
Again, you are under no obligation to agree, but it is a role that I thought of when I was mulling over my introduction and the need for conflict in this roleplay. I will definitely not pressure you. You were a good sport about letting prophecy go, though we could have accommodated you. I will respect your decision either way.
Has a God or War, Warriors and/or Combat been done yet?
Because I like the idea of a God of War, with dual personalities or attitudes
One is real self-disciplined and focuses much on martial skill whilst being careful and observant during fights as well as improvising. The second personality is a hot blooded berserker that insists on ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK! and embodies courage, bloodlust and anger.
They are still the same God and whilst switching personalities, actually have some of the other’s personality. Beneath that calm and disciplined face is EXTREME RAGE, beneath that insane, bloodthirsty howling face lies INSTINCTS that help improvise even whilst in a bestial rage
Together, they are the King and his Horse(anybody get that reference), the Horse wants to take over as King but turns out the King has a rage and power of his own and together they cause huge amounts of destruction
Has a God or War, Warriors and/or Combat been done yet?
Because I like the idea of a God of War, with dual personalities or attitudes
One is real self-disciplined and focuses much on martial skill whilst being careful and observant during fights as well as improvising. The second personality is a hot blooded berserker that insists on ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK! and embodies courage, bloodlust and anger.
They are still the same God and whilst switching personalities, actually have some of the other’s personality. Beneath that calm and disciplined face is EXTREME RAGE, beneath that insane, bloodthirsty howling face lies INSTINCTS that help improvise even whilst in a bestial rage
Together, they are the King and his Horse(anybody get that reference), the Horse wants to take over as King but turns out the King has a rage and power of his own and together they cause huge amounts of destruction
War has been claimed as an aspect, but I also mentioned an idea for a war god who wants to continue fighting in the post above yours. As stated above, it is the roleplayer's decision on if he wants to let anyone take on an aspect of war and have his god take on another aspect or if he feels uncomfortable with that.
War has been claimed as an aspect, but I also mentioned an idea for a war god who wants to continue fighting in the post above yours. As stated above, it is the roleplayer's decision on if he wants to let anyone take on an aspect of war and have his god take on another aspect or if he feels uncomfortable with that.
Oh right if any of y'all want me to have made some God-Forged items or weapons for you, tell me here or via DM. I imagine I did quite a lot of that before I died, probably still doing it after. A few people have already reached out to me about that, thought I'd make sure everyone knew about it. There's a special method to those weapons that is fairly unique, it'll be in my sheet.
